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    12 Clean Eating Snack Ideas You Can Prep in Minutes

    Modified: Apr 30, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Who's ready to snack smarter? These yummy clean eating snacks come together in minutes and will keep you full, focused, and feeling amazing. Perfect for meal prep, grab-and-go munching, or that midday slump when you need something quick but nourishing. Because clean eating should be simple and stress-free!

    Easy Vanilla Peanut Butter Bars

    Five peanut butter vanilla protein bars lined up flat on parchment paper and drizzled with chocolate.
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    Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go and for meal prep!

    Get the recipe: Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

    Chocolate protein pudding with chocolate sauce on top in a jar with a spoon.
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    The ultimate craving buster. This chocolate protein pudding is made in just minutes and with only 4 ingredients. It’s deliciously rich, thick, and totally dairy-free. Use it as a dessert-like snack when you’re craving sweets but still want to rock your goals.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Pudding 

    Fluffy Banana Protein Muffins

    Multiple banana protein muffins in pink liners on a blue linen with one muffin that has a bite taken out.
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    Super light and easy to make these banana protein muffins are a great way to fuel up on the go! Naturally, dairy-free and gluten-free these nut-free muffins use bananas to keep them from getting too dense and honey for a bit of sweetness.

    Get the recipe: Nut-Free Banana Protein Muffins

    Caramel Protein Fluff

    Jar of caramel protein fluff topped with caramel sauce.
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    Topped with homemade caramel sauce, this vegan protein fluff recipe makes an indulgent but healthy bedtime snack! Made with vegan protein powder, it has a cloud-like consistency that leaves you feeling light but satiated.

    Get the recipe: Caramel Protein Fluff

    No Bake Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Bites

    Cherry and almond energy balls in a tan bowl with a linen in it and almonds around
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    Made with only 6 ingredients these cherry vanilla energy bites make the perfect snack for toddlers! These easy energy balls are soft, refreshing, and fueling. Plus, these cherry energy bites require no baking, save time in the kitchen and keep up your energy!

    Get the recipe: Cherry Vanilla Energy Bites

    Coffee Smoothie Bowl

    Wooden bowl with a coffee protein smoothie in it topped with granola, chocolate chips, bananas, and peanut butter.
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    Perfect for coffee lovers or those of us who need a bit more of a boost in the mornings. This coffee smoothie bowl has 28 grams of protein, a rich and creamy texture, and a deliciously comforting latte flavor. Get the recipe: Coffee Smoothie Bowl 

    Low-Carb Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados

    A glass bowl of tuna salad with pickles and multiple avocados stuffed with the salad around it
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    Stay full longer with these tuna stuffed avocados! A flavorful combination of tuna, and avocado make the perfect high-protein snack, easy lunch, or even tasty appetizer! They’re carb-friendly and whole30 approved which makes them a great way to kick your goals into high gear.

    Get the recipe: Tuna Stuffed Avocados

    3 Ingredient Protein Mug Cake

    Mug cake with chocolate chips in a red bowl with a spoon in it on a cutting board.
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    Ready in just 2 minutes this high protein pancake bowl makes for a fueling breakfast on busy mornings. With 34 grams of protein and requires only 4 ingredients. To learn more: 3 Ingredient Protein Mug Cake

    Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

    Strawberry yogurt parfait in a mason jar topped with granola
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    This strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey. A tasty and simple meal prep recipe!

    Get the recipe: Strawberry and Cream Yogurt Parfait

    30-Minute Chocolate Bliss Balls

    Chocolate balls with dairy-free caramel sauce piped onto them.
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    Soft, salted, and covered in a dairy-free caramel sauce these chocolate bliss balls are an indulgent but nourishing snack! Made with a base of dates and walnuts but with a hint of collagen powder for protein, they're an energy ball perfect for busy days. To learn more: Chewy Chocolate Bliss Balls

    2-Minute Vegan Apple Mug Cake

    Apple mug cake in a white ramekin with coconut milk on top and spoon in it and apples and cinnamon around it.
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    Indulge in a delicious treat with this high-protein apple mug cake! Made with real apples, vegan protein powder, and rich coconut milk, this apple pie mug cake is a single-serve treat that whips up in just two minutes!

    Get the recipe: Apple Mug Cake

    Protein-Packed Tuna Stuffed Peppers

    Red and yellow peppers sliced and stuffed with tuna salad on a wooden cutting board.
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    Your go-to tuna just got a makeover. These tuna salad stuffed peppers make for the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe or a protein-packed snack. Paleo and whole30-approved, this tuna salad recipe is a budget-friendly meal you’ll make over and over. To learn more: Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

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